2013 Jeep Compass: Air Bags complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 16 owner complaints for the 2013 Jeep Compass that list the air bags component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11317254 (filed 03/10/2020): “I have been trying to get in contact with bensons chrysler dodge jeep ram in greer sc since the spring of 2019 about recalls on my jeep. finally, my dad decided to just call chrysler and they sent us to the big o which is in greenville sc the instructed us they would order the parts and call us when…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11051751 (filed 12/01/2017): “Tl* the contact owned a 2013 jeep compass. while driving approximately 45 mph, the driver saw flames in the rearview mirror. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was pulled over and the driver saw flames underneath the hood. the driver attempted to open the hood, but was unable …”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11043239 (filed 11/04/2017): “Air bag recalls…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Airbag and seat-belt restraint systems are safety-critical and need a scan tool and manufacturer procedures; do not DIY. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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Sources
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